Events

A guest appearance with Carol Morgan and the Morganics! Carol Morgan, trumpet; Roberta Piket, B3 organ; Billy Mintz, drums. 11:30pm to 2am on Friday night.

A part of PJCE's Happy Hour Series; with Matt Sazima (piano), Robert Rodriguez (bass), Dae Bryant (drums). Come sip a little something and enjoy tunes by Monk, Ellington, possible a few Marcos Silva tunes.

Track Town Throw Down - Pianist/dancer/bandleader Shane Allen is leading a Lindy Hop event with live swing music. Lesson at 7, DJ set at 8, live band at 8:30pm.

A tribute to altoist Jackie McLean with a superb rhythm section: Matt Sazima (piano), Garrett Baxter (drums), Ken Mastrogiovanni (drums).

A part of PJCE's Happy Hour Series; Probably lots of bebop classics for this date - Rhythm section TBA... contracted as soon as everyone is back from summer camping :)

A jazz show featuring University of Oregon faculty combo. With Paul Krueger (trumpet), John Storie (guitar), Keith Brown (piano), Tyler Abbott (bass), Ken Mastrogiovanni (drums). Theme/tunes TBA.

A Leslie B3 organ-centric show with Ben Shelton (guitar, band leader), Ben LaTorraca (B3), Jay Veach (drums).

Glass music for new temperaments. Duets for de-tuned glass and saxophone. Exploring the tender beauty of alternate tuning systems and how they affect the mind, body and spirit. Audience members may watch seated or bring yoga mats to meditate or rest. With Jonny Rogers, glass orchestra. Tykson hall, 3pm, free.

Joining Jonny Rogers, glass artist, for a part of his residency at FreshGrass Institute and Studio 9 in North Adams, MA. Classical saxophone sounds + glass. See Jonny playing the glass here: https://cindertalk.com/art-music Glass music for new temperaments. Duets for de-tuned glass, violin and saxophone. Exploring the tender beauty of alternate tuning systems and how […]

Playing clarinet and tenor saxophone in Steve Owen's "Holiday Band" performing the ever-fresh Duke Ellington Nutcracker. 2 shows on Friday: 5:30pm and 7:30pm.

Steve Owen's Holidays Band - additional shows by increased ticket demand! 2 shows on Saturday: a 5:30pm and a 7:30pm. Come hear all the clarinet high notes :)

Virtuoso saxophonist Idit Shner visits Israel for the first time with a brand-new jazz program—vibrant, colorful, and full of sharp transitions, much like life itself these days. The concert features original compositions alongside arrangements of Zimbabwean folk songs, with touches of classic jazz inspired by Ellington and Charlie “Bird” Parker – all filtered through Idit’s […]

OMEA Conference, The Graduate Hotel, downtown Eugene, presentation: Jazz Saxophone Tone 101 (and helpful hints for better articulation too!) 10am, exact room number TBA.

Playing bass clarinet, joining Leif Karlstrom (science, volcanos, violin), Todd Sickafoose (bass), Adam Roszkiewicz (guitar), Jonny Rodgers (glass), for a program that is part lecture part data sonification part improvised music. Eugene Art House, 492 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401. Concert start time TBA.

Playing bass clarinet, joining Leif Karlstrom (science, volcanos, violin), Todd Sickafoose (bass), Adam Roszkiewicz (guitar), Jonny Rodgers (glass), for a program that is part lecture part data sonification part improvised music. 

Playing bass clarinet, joining Leif Karlstrom (science, volcanos, violin), Todd Sickafoose (bass), Adam Roszkiewicz (guitar), Jonny Rodgers (glass), for a program that is part lecture part data sonification part improvised music. 

Always swings!! With Keith Brown, piano; Garrett Baxter, bass; Ken Mastrogiovanni, drums. Music agenda TBA.

North American Saxophone Alliance, national conference. I'll be participating in 3 events: 1. Featured soloist with the big band during jazz night, playing Paul Krueger's arrangement of "Wish You Were Here"; Thursday 3/12, 7:30pm, Mershon Auditorium. 2. Performing a set from upcoming album, "Melichromes II", with glass artist Jonny Rodgers; Friday 3/13 4:30PM, Recital Hall […]

Join us for lovely tunes and originals. With Jason Palmer, drums; Andrew Jones, bass.

Adjudicating! Jazz Education to the Max! 3 days of listening to big bands.

With John Storie (guitar), Andrew Jones (bass), Jason Palmer (drums). Come hang, sip drinks, hear the originals, enjoy the classics. 2 sets.

The UO Faculty Jazz Ensembles returns to The Jazz Station. Each performer is contributing an original work and a favorite standard for the evening's concert. Idit Shner alto saxophone Paul Krueger trumpet John Storie guitar Keith Brown piano Tyler Abbott bass Ken Mastrogiovanni drums

Your truly will be hosting the jam! Join us for an exciting new Jazz Station Jam Session open to musicians of all skill levels! Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned player, this is your chance to play, listen, and connect in a welcoming, low-pressure environment. Each session features a rotating host—local jazz pros bringing their own unique vibe to keep things […]

Join Shane Allen and an excellent lineup of horns for classic swing / lindy-hop dancing.

John Mambira, Torrey Newhart, Garrett Baxter, Ken Mastrogivanni and Idit Shner return as MHONDORO, with a slew of new tunes. Get your tickets early... these tend to sell out.

Joining Evan Smith and Neil Welch for a genre-bending, imaginative, creative saxophone camp for high school students. Open to all students entering Grades 9-12* 9 AM - 3 PM Daily @ Phinney Center Phinney Center - 6532 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle, WA Final Concert: 6 - 7 PM on Thursday, July 16th @ Third Place […]

Join us on the balcony for pizza, beer, river views and what might be a chordless trio with Garrett Baxter and Ken Mastrogiovanni. Free!

A classical recital with Lillie Manis (violin) and EunHye Grace Choi (piano) at the Mt. Pisgah Arboretum. Pieces by Shostakovitch, Busch, Eychenne, Arturium, and others. A part of Chamber Music Amici.

A Bass clarinet project! The world premiere of an hour long piece titled "Opening and Closing". With Keith Brown (piano), Garrett Baxter (bass), Ken Mastrogiovanni (drums) and yours truly on bass clarinet.

With Matt Sazima (piano), Bill Athens (bass), and Michael Raynor (drums). Should be lots of fun. The theme for this Thursday: Ellington, Jackie McLean, and a smattering of originals.